Blogging the Bracket, College Basketball Bracketology

A VCU team that loves to press, an up-and-coming UCLA squad, and a Final Four contender from Villanova join the Vols in Madison Square Garden this week.

Blogging the Bracket's Chris Dobbertean takes a look at the college basketball slate for Thanksgiving Eve, which features the Maui Invitational final and the NIT Season Tip-Off semifinals.

VCU-WFU Game Recap

A game with 59 total fouls saw the Vols blow almost all of a 17 point lead before hitting clutch free throws down the stretch to survive and advance in the Preseason NIT.

Team Preview: VCU

Tennessee will host Belmont, Missouri State, and Arkansas State as the Vols try to get to New York in the Preseason NIT.

Team Preview: Hampton Pirates

Blogging the Bracket looks at the NIT Season Tip-Off Bracket and ESPN's 2010 season opening marathon.